Taxman

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Let me tell you how it will be:

There’s one for you, nine teen for me.

’Cause I’m the (C7)tax man,

yeah, the tax man.

me tell you how it will be:

There’s one for you, nine teen for me.

’Cause I’m the (C7)tax man,

yeah, the tax man.

If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street.

If you try to sit, I’ll (C)tax your seat.

If you (D)get too cold, I’ll tax the heat.

If you take a walk, I’ll (C)tax your feet.

(D)Tax man!

’Cause I’m the (C7)tax man,

yeah, the tax man.

Don’t

And you’re (C)work ing for (Cm6)no one but (D)me.

Taxman — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Taxman" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Taxman”

What key is "Taxman" by The Beatles played in?
Taxman is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Taxman"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Taxman" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Taxman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Taxman"?
"Taxman" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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